Ætheling Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 ScottO - 1887 Britain - Victoria 'Withdrawn Type' Sixpence ikaros - 1953 Britain - Elizabeth II Coronation Crown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thedeadpoint Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Why do they call it "withdrawn type"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Why do they call it "withdrawn type"? Because the design was withdrawn (i.e. removed/replaced). Up until 1887 sixpences had generally had a very simple design of 'SIXPENCE' surrounded by a wreath with a crown above (similar to the threepences). In 1887, however, the coinage had a major redesign to marks the Queen's 50th anniversary as monarch. The new sixpence design (as above) was introduced but before the year was out it was clear there was a major problem with the design. The similar sized gold half sovereign (see below) also had a shield reverse design (albeit somewhat different in appearance) but as the whole coinage had new designs people weren't familiar with them and many sixpences were gilded and passed off as the higher denomination. Obviously the problem was significant enough to ensure quick action and by late 1887 the old wreath reverse was reinstated and remained right through until 1910, long after the half sovereign's change to the St. George and the Dragon design in 1893. Here's a half sovereign for comparison: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Very similar to our 1883 V nickel without "cents"! They apparently were gilt to pass off as half eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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